Books & Other Publications

A vast number of breast cancer books is available. You might try computer search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and many others. You may also choose to go to the public library in your area. Local book stores often offer a "couch comfortable" environment where you can preview a book prior to purchasing.

Love, Susan, MD. (2010) Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, 5th ed. Considered by many to be the "Breast Cancer Bible."

Marchetto, Marisa Acocella. (2009, paperback) Cancer Vixen. The author, a cartoonist, has written a light but serious and uplifting book about her own experience with breast cancer. Spanish edition, 2007.

Silverman, Daniel; Davidson, Idelle. (2009) Your Brain After Chemo: A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus . This book offers strategies to improve memory and focus and a 9-step program to help keep your brain sharp.

Dvorkin, Leonore H. (2009) Another Chance at Life: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Journey. An updated and expanded version of the book, Why I'm Glad I Had Breast Cancer. Spanish version available. www.dvorkin.com

Books for Children

Books for children about cancer offer important opportunities for giving age-appropriate information and opening up areas for discussion. These websites have particularly good listings of children's books and workbooks.

American Cancer Society: Cancer.org Searching "Helping children when a family member has cancer" offers extensive information on how to help children, including a book list and other resources.

Someone I Love is Sick. For two- to six-year-olds coping with family members diagnosed with cancer. The book addresses all stages of the journey including diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, recurrence, and end of life.All proceeds from the book benefit The Gathering Place, a program for families in the Cleveland area who dealing with cancer.www.someoneiloveissick.com

Other Publications

Aging with Dignity850-681-2010; 888-5WISHES (888-594-7437).
Five Wishes: Easy-to-use legal document lets adults of all ages plan how they want to be cared for in case they become seriously ill. DVD available as a helping tool. Available in 20 languages. www.agingwithdignity.org

Coping With Cancer Magazine615-791-3859
Subscription magazine for people whose lives have been touched by cancer.www.copingmag.com

CURE Magazine800-210-CURE (800-210-2873)
Free quarterly magazine for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers who live in the U.S. Provides scientific information in easy-to-understand language.www.curetoday.com